We performed a comparison between Infor M3 and Microsoft Dynamics AX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two ERP solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."provides all modules, supply chain, HR - it's good for management."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is highly customizable."
"It's very stable, and it handles all types of industrial and manufacturing businesses in very good ways. I've found it to be easy."
"It's simple to use. You don't need any complex training to use it."
"The user interface and user experience were good."
"Infor M3 has tailor-made packages for each and every industry."
"Infor comes up with different tools every year, and they are all compatible with Infor M3, which makes it a more reliable and trustworthy tool. The integration is very smooth."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to cover different types of activities, and the requirement for maintenance and data is very low."
"It has the same UI and is very similar to any other Microsoft product."
"The stability is very good."
"The most valuable feature I've found is the UI functionality."
"The production is a valuable feature."
"I am impressed with the tool's vendor collaboration. It is also easy to connect with third-party applications."
"Microsoft Dynamics is very stable."
"A valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics AX is that it is stable."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics AX are field services and the vendor collaboration portal. Both of the features are very good."
"It would be great if Infor added some new workflows in the finance module. I'd also like to see better integration with third-party applications."
"The solution is stable but not agile."
"Infor should create one product to handle the whole business. At present, they make ERP systems for each type of business, and then sell additional features. I would like to have one system handing all organizations or all the business in deep ways and not have to buy additional features."
"I would like to have some kind of dashboard to show an overview of different data on the same dashboard or on the same screen instead of moving to BI."
"Its initial setup was probably complex, but it is a very good system."
"We can't make modifications to fit the client's requirements."
"The product's technical support has certain shortcomings. Sometimes, my company doesn't get a proper response from their end."
"An area for improvement in Infor M3 is training. There should be more training resources available for clients. Clients also find it challenging to get consultants or integrators for Infor M3. The product doesn't have enough resources in the market to help clients."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX can improve system performance and security. The security is basic and needs a lot of improvement."
"At times there are issues related to reporting, sometimes with the integration between two or three modules, and sometimes to the logic itself."
"The product needs improvement in procurement planning. It also needs to include a production scheduling feature."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX can improve by having a more modern user interface. It should be more modular and dynamic. Additionally, the solution could be easier to connect with APIs with other technologies."
"They should include some modules related to solving customer problems or resolving support tickets from our customers — like a help desk for ERPs."
"Microsoft Dynamics AX should include more connectors for third-party integrations. It should also include more features that AI models can govern."
"There is also slowness in database backup."
"The product is standardised across industries so it is not a good fit for all types of sectors."
Infor M3 is ranked 12th in ERP with 13 reviews while Microsoft Dynamics AX is ranked 6th in ERP with 51 reviews. Infor M3 is rated 8.2, while Microsoft Dynamics AX is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Infor M3 writes "The solution is a reliable, stable, and cost-saving ERP". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics AX writes "A stable product that offers excellent ROI and reliable technical support". Infor M3 is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor LN, SAP S/4HANA, Infor CloudSuite Industrial and Infor Distribution SX.e, whereas Microsoft Dynamics AX is most compared with SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle E-Business Suite and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. See our Infor M3 vs. Microsoft Dynamics AX report.
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Cons:
Limited Rework functionality,
Poor functionality if you need Catchweight functionality
Process controls in logistics/procurement and manufacturing are controlled by order type in M3, AX has limited controls by order type etc.
Limited Allowance for shrinkage etc. in production
Limited Variance Reporting and Actual Costing functionality
Limited functionality fro managing potency of a raw material
Limited cross warehouse sourcing suggestions functionality
Limited family forecasting functionality
PROS
Nice GUI
Ease of development within integrated development suite.
cloudbased solution and future global use.
And html5 functionality